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Tesla Model Y

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 80% Detailed ratings

Price $69,990 – $76,290 Payments

Fuel consumption N/A

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The Model Y is a compact electric crossover that shares many similarities with the popular Model 3 sedan. Each unit features dual motors, all-wheel drive and a 75kWh battery. Long Range models can travel up to 531 km with a full charge, while Performance models amaze with 0-100 km/h sprints in 3.7 seconds. The Model Y offers seating for five or seven depending on the configuration and can tow up to 3,500 pounds.

Tests and Features

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Cheaper Tesla Model 3 Standard, Model Y Standard Launched in the U.S.

Elon Musk promised that more affordable Teslas were coming, and he's keeping his word... at least for the U.S. market. On Tuesday, the company introduced a new entry-level version of the Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover called Standard. It costs $5,500 and $5,000 less, respectively, than the RWD …October 7, 2025

U.S. Safety Regulators Probing Tesla Over 'Entrapment' Risk From Doors

U.S. auto safety officials opened an investigation into a 2021 Tesla Model Y after parents were unable to open the vehicle from the outside, according to an announcement reviewed Tuesday by AFP. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said it received nine complaints over the Tesla Model Y, including …September 16, 2025

Tesla Unveils Refreshed and Upgraded Model Y Performance

The Tesla Model Y Performance is finally back, at least in Europe (and a few other global markets) where it has just been unveiled with deliveries to begin sometime in September. Nothing has been announced for North America yet, but sales here should begin at the same time or almost. August 29, 2025

Tesla’s Elon Musk Confirms Cheaper Model Y to Launch Later in 2025

Tesla will launch a more affordable version of the Model Y by the end of the year in hopes of reversing its sharp sales decline. CEO Elon Musk confirmed this yesterday in an announcement detailing the company's financial results for the second quarter of 2025. In January, Musk promised a …July 24, 2025

Tesla Cuts $20,000 Off Model Y to Stop Freefalling Sales

Tesla continues to play yo-yo with its prices, and not just a little. As you know, the electric vehicle manufacturer's sales are plummeting in many parts of the world, including Canada where S&P Global Mobility reports a 67% drop in registrations. They amounted to approximately 9,000 in the first half …July 11, 2025

RAV4 or Model Y: Which One Was the World’s Best-Selling Vehicle in 2024?

So, which of the Toyota RAV4 or the Tesla Model Y was the best-selling vehicle in the world in 2024? A compilation of global sales by JATO Dynamics finally gives us the answer. With sales up 11% to 1.187 million units, the RAV4 came out just ahead of its American …June 30, 2025

Tesla Raises Prices 13-22 Percent in Canada Due to Tariffs

Tesla raised new vehicle prices in Canada by 13-22 percent over the weekend as a result of the Canadian counter-tariffs that came into effect soon after U.S. president Donald Trump imposed 25-percent tariffs on foreign-made automobiles and parts. The Model 3 Long Range AWD and Performance compact sedans are up …April 28, 2025

New Tesla Model Y Now Available in Non-Launch Edition Trim

The refreshed and improved 2025 Tesla Model Y can now be ordered in Long Range AWD configuration as the Launch Edition is no longer available. The latter was priced at $84,990 and featured several unique touches and technologies including standard Full Self-Driving (Supervised). Here’s the thing, though: the manufacturer’s suggested …April 7, 2025

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Tesla ’s Autopilot assisted driving system, which now relies exclusively on cameras and enables Level 2 autonomous driving at best, has just demonstrated its limits in a video that is going viral online. Former NASA engineer Mark Rober, who once worked for Apple on its car project and is now …March 17, 2025

Tesla Cut From BC Hydro’s Rebate Program, 20-Percent Cheaper Model Y Coming

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The 2025 Tesla Model Y Goes on Sale in North America

The new Tesla Model Y (codenamed Juniper) will soon be delivered to North American buyers. Orders are open on the carmaker’s website, stating that the first deliveries will take place in March 2025. Compared to the outgoing model, the new Y features a completely redesigned front-end, with new headlights linked …January 24, 2025

Videos

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The Car Guide rating 80%

Pros

Great performance
Modern technology
Generous interior space

Cons

Expensive price of purchase
Poor rear visibility
Disappointing finish

Fuel economy	10/10
Reliability	5/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	8/10
Driving	9/10
Overall	7/10

What's new in 2023

No major change. Configurations and prices often change on Tesla models.

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none

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